Laundry disinfectant

[marellocherry25]

Hi,

I usually wash at 30 with Bold laundry liquid, however my boyfriend's clothes are getting whiffy (although I don't smell).

I don't want to wash any hotter as the clothes get damaged. I have been using Napisan. It helps a bit but the clothes are still smelling and I would like to reduce the chemical load. Does anyone have suggestions on something more eco-friendly / less harmful to people I can use?

I appreciate that standard laundry liquid isn't good for the environment but am trying to change things one step at a time. :)

[dementedpixie]

I'd switch from liquid to powder as liquids have no bleaches and don't keep the drum as clean. What damage are you finding using a higher temperature like 40 degrees? You could try a cap of zoflora in the fabric softener bit of the machine during the wash cycle too

[dementedpixie]

P.s. I have never been harmed by my laundry detergent

[ItsAllGoingToBeFine]

Another vote for using a powder rather than a detergent, also make sure it is bio rather than non bio.

I like Splosh as all there containers are reusable and they have a closed recycling loop for their plastics.

[specialsubject]

Clothes should not be damaged by a forty degree wash, and UK washing chemicals are made for hotter water.

[DoItTooJulia]

Ecover products might be good for you?

You can make your own washing powder (I never have, but every now and again I consider it!) so might be worth a google-because that way you use powder (better all round) and get to control the ingredients.

[ArtichokeHeartsAppleCarts]

You could try putting tea tree oil in the wash-I put 5 or so drops in a wash as needed

[ArtichokeHeartsAppleCarts]

Method laundry liquid is v good too-makes clothes smell lovely